Head of Department for Performing Arts in Stoke-on-Trent

Head of Department for Performing Arts in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent Full-Time On-site
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The Excel Academy, part of Alpha Academies Trust, is recruiting a Head of Department for Performing Arts to lead the subject across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a specialism in dance or drama. The work centres on a collaborative team raising standards and expectations at every level. The post is 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, in a trust that prioritises staff development. Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates must already be eligible to work in the UK.

What the job involves

  • Lead the performing arts department as Head of Department across Key Stages 3 and 4
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to raise standards and expectations at all levels
  • Teach dance or drama as the department's specialism

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

  • Specialisation in dance or drama
  • Speak accurate English and converse with confidence with staff, students and the public

Checks & eligibility

  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

  • Local government pension scheme or Teachers' Pension Scheme membership
  • Discounted on-site gym membership and 25% off at Nuffield Health Stoke gym
  • Free on-site parking
  • Subsidised meals for duty staff
  • Cyclescheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme with counselling through Life and Progress
  • Chartered College of Teaching membership financed by the Trust
  • Support for qualifications and professional development

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Contact Details:

The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team